Splunkin

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Not to be confused with Jack O'Goomba.
Splunkin
Splunkin model from New Super Mario Bros.
Model from New Super Mario Bros.
First appearance New Super Mario Bros. (2006)
Comparable

Splunkins[1] are sentient pumpkin enemies with green feet that appeared in New Super Mario Bros. Their name is likely a pun on "spelunking" and "punkin," which is slang for "pumpkin," given they are based on jack-o-lanterns. Splunkins are encountered in World 3-Ghost House, World 5-Ghost House, World 7-Ghost House, and World 8-1. They walk left and right in a similar fashion of a Goomba's movements, and if a Splunkin get stomped on. it cracks slightly, turns red and moves faster. If a Splunkin is stomped again, it explodes into pumpkin guts and is defeated because Splunkins take 2 jumps to be eliminated. A Splunkin can be 1-shot defeated from either a Ground Pound or a fireball.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カボちゃん[2]
Kabochan
Portmanteau of「南瓜カボチャ」(kabocha, "pumpkin") and the honorific suffix「~ちゃん」(-chan)
French Splunkin[?] -
German Splunkin[?] -

References

  1. ^ Loe, Casey (May 15, 2006). New Super Mario Bros. Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-59812-009-3. Page 11.
  2. ^ New Super Mario Bros. Shogakukan book.[page number needed]